Scott Johnson
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I honestly had no idea that this word is offensive to some women.
06:49 AM - Mar 12, 2023
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⚛️Shawn Athan
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Like... my mother and grandmother raised me to call all women 'ma'am' if I do not know them. What in fresh hell?
In response to Scott Johnson.
06:56 AM - Mar 12, 2023 (Edited)
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Rachel Schoene
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In response to ⚛️Shawn Athan.
I too was raised to call women ma'am if I do not know them. And I would say Miss if the person looks younger than a certain age. It's a means to get someone attention if you do not know their name or marriage status. My good friends call one another Miss in affection even though I'm married.
08:58 AM - Mar 12, 2023
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⚛️Shawn Athan
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In response to Rachel Schoene.
The same goes for men. It was sir or mister. And if it's family, everyone older than you that is not your grandma or grandpa... they are your Aunt or Uncle, even if they are just cousins. Your cousins are the ones younger than you lol. And always use last names, never first.
09:05 AM - Mar 12, 2023
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Scott Johnson
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In response to ⚛️Shawn Athan.
Language just evolve over time, and words take on different meanings and implications. I'm just trying to keep up! :)
06:58 AM - Mar 12, 2023
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Laurie Boris
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In response to Scott Johnson.
Thank you.
08:32 AM - Mar 12, 2023
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